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EN08 VFJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,079 mi
Last recorded83,079 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,925 miles

N/S/F suspension wishbone rear bush starting to seperate.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,925 miles

N/S/F suspension wishbone rear bush starting to seperate.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,519 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,590 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/r alloy slightly buckled

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Aug 2013 47,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,937 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel baring slight noise

Pass 16 Jul 2011 30,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EN08 VFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN08 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN08 VFJ?

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What year was EN08 VFJ registered?

EN08 VFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EN08 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 VFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN08 VFJ have outstanding finance?

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